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6–9 September – Pope Francis conducts the first papal visit to Papua New Guinea since 1995. [12]12 September – Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape survives a vote of no confidence in the National Parliament.
The 124 members of the National Parliament are elected from single-member constituencies by limited instant-runoff voting; voters are given up to three preferences, with a candidate declared elected once they received over 50% of preference votes. [2]
The 2024 Papua New Guinean unrest occurred on 10 January 2024 in Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby, later spreading to Lae and other cities. The unrest began following protests by security officers due to a sudden reduction in their salaries and prime minister James Marape 's tax deduction announcement which was later retracted.
Bougainville voted for independence under a 2001 peace process in a referendum five years ago but PNG's parliament is yet to endorse it. A New Zealand mediator was recently appointed on the matter.
2017–2024 (died) Philip Undilalu Pangu Pati: Hela Provincial: Hela: 2012–present Salio Waipo Pangu Pati: Angoram Open: East Sepik: 2012–present Johnson Wapunai People's National Congress: Ambunti-Dreikikir Open: East Sepik: 2017–present Theo Pelgen People's First Party: Nawae Open: Morobe: 2022–present Wai Rapa United Resources Party ...
The 111 members of parliament serve five-year terms, 89 of whom are chosen from single-member "open" electorates, which are sometimes referred to as "seats" but are officially known as constituencies.
Jennifer Lopez’s comeback to the stage was one of epic proportions.. The singer, actress and producer, 55, was among the stars taking the catwalk by storm at the 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab event ...
Congress required all federal agencies to submit annual financial reports in 1990. The Pentagon finally got around to complying in 2018, and it still hasn't passed an audit.